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Y212 NRK

2001 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,309 mi
Last recorded57,309 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 NRK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,309 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,309 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Oct 2011 41,812 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,603 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,603 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 23,861 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 23,861 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 23,654 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,947 miles

front tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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Y212 NRK is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y212 NRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y212 NRK registered?

Y212 NRK is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y212 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 NRK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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